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WASHINGTON, D. C. - An all-female, all-Black Women’s Army Corps battalion who cleared out a 17 million-piece backlog of U.S.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” will be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal ...
eventually received Pryor's medals and uniform. Pryor enlisted in the infantry branch of the military in Springfield, ...
but I think our janitor is a Medal of Honor recipient." They all knew their custodian was in the Army during World War II, but they didn't know he'd received the nation's highest award for valor.
Since its creation, the Bronze Star has been awarded to thousands in recognition for valor and achievement. The distinguished ...
To the public, he's a World War II hero who also happens to be the only member of the Coast Guard with a Medal of Honor (so far). To hundreds of Marines who fought at Guadalcanal on Sept.
Nearly 80 years after his service in World War II, Seaman First Class Ferdinand “Bull” Viveiros was posthumously recognized ...
Over the past several months, the students conducted in-depth research on the 43 Texas women who served in the unit.
REDDING, Calif. - Two special veterans were honored with a very special birthday celebration at the California Veterans Home ...
BROKEN BOW, NEB. - Wayne Mills served in the US Army from August, 1944, to Jan. 15, 1945. Mills advanced with the Army into ...